Obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

Sandra Lee Haugan, 82, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2023. Sandy was born to John and Lois Parriott on Feb. 4, 1941, in Livingston. While growing up in the family business, Livingston Hardware, she met Ron Haugan during her school years.

Ron and Sandy were married in 1965 after finishing their degrees at...

Jul 28, 2023

Irenne “Dee Dee” Mikelson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2023, shortly after her husband and sister went home ahead of her. She was reliable, spunky, enthusiastic, witty, creative, and classy, and she would always make things fancy. She had a servant’s heart and a strong moral compass with firm convictions. She will...

Jul 24, 2023

Esther Marie Pfannenstiel, 95, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023.

She was born on July 9, 1928, to Edgar and Amelia Glassman in Hays, Kansas. Upon graduating from an all-girls Catholic High School, she and a friend set off for their first adventure, landing in Denver with a big city and a world of opportunities before...

Jul 23, 2023

The Horne family is sad to announce the passing of Craig, a beloved son, husband, father, friend, mentor, and fierce fighter.

Craig Stuart Horne was born August 7, 1959 in Pakistan. At three weeks old, he contracted malaria and was given 8 hours to live. He exceeded that by 63 years and 11 months. He died July...

Jul 22, 2023

On Aug. 11, 1925, Janice Lenore Erickson was born and began her life on “the old homestead” in Stephenson, Michigan.

After high school, she moved in with her aunt in Chicago, and soon landed her dream job as a reservations specialist for Northwest Orient Airlines. Continuing to follow her dreams, she transferred out west to Billings and...

Jul 21, 2023

In Loving Memory of Dr. James J. Sullivan Jr.

Billings, MT - 4/3/1940 to 7/21/23

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend on Friday, July 21, 2023, his and Donna’s 61st wedding anniversary. He passed peacefully at their...

Jul 20, 2023

Laura was born on April 25, 1927, at the family home east of Lavina. She was the fifth of eight children born to Lawrence and Olga Helmey. Laura passed away on July 20, 2023, in Billings.

Laura graduated from Lavina High School in 1945. She then attended education classes at Billings Normal School for six weeks until...

Jul 17, 2023

Patricia “Theresa” Forney passed away Monday, July 17, 2023. Originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, she died at St. John’s United in Billings, having been a resident in Montana for 45-plus years. She was the widow of “Sam” Forney (who passed in 2013). Theresa was born on Feb. 11, 1936, in Newfoundland, Canada, to “Lizzy” Nolan. She met Sam...

Jul 14, 2023

Al Swanson, 89, of Billings, passed away peacefully into heaven on July 14, 2023. He was born in Billings on October 29, 1933, to Alvin and Mabelle Swanson at Deaconess Hospital and loved his childhood in Billings. He and older sister Sue cherished their Montana heritage. He loved hunting, fishing, skiing, pack trips, hiking and camping in Montana's wilderness...

Jul 14, 2023

We are sad to announce that the world has been deprived of a real-life superhero. Seth Kenneth Chelini passed away in Billings, Montana, on July 14, 2023, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 40 years old and is survived by his parents, John and Pati; siblings Andrea and Sydney; son Sonny Kenneth (Shannen); daughter Grace...

Jul 12, 2023

Michael “Mike” George Jablin was born on Nov. 16, 1936, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and passed away on July 12, 2023, at the age of 86.

He grew up in Superior, Wyoming, a coal-mining town near Rock Springs. He graduated from Superior High School in 1954, and was very proud of his hardworking family background. Encouraged by...

Jul 11, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Hull passed away on July 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, due to a rapidly progressive degenerative neurologic disease.

Elizabeth was born on Feb. 2, 1948, in Columbus, to John and Pearl Rouane. Elizabeth’s humble life began on Joe Hill Creek in a three-room house, later moving to Shane Creek. Most of her grade...

Jul 7, 2023

It was September 5th, 1961, in the picturesque town of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, when the newly released hit songs of Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces” and Roy Orbison’s “Crying” was playing on the radio as a mother gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby girl, Pamela Kay Bonrud.

Diane moved her and her children...

Jul 7, 2023

Tamera “Tami” Sue Noble, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Friday, July 7, 2023.

Tami was born on Feb. 7, 1960, in Billings, to David and Joyce Drake. In her younger years, she could be found being lovingly teased by her big brother, Gary, learning many recipes that she would pass down from...

Jul 7, 2023

A true gentleman, Don Martin Glynn, of Billings, passed away on July 7, 2023. Don was born on Aug. 9, 1932, in Lewistown, to Val and Atha Mae Martin Glynn. His early years were spent in Harlowton until the eighth grade, when his family moved to Bozeman. Don played basketball, football, legion baseball, and ran track while in high...

Jul 7, 2023

After a full and enriching life, Marilyn Floberg slipped peacefully into heaven on July 7, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Marilyn Joyce Hunter was born on Feb. 6, 1932, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Roland and Helen (Severtson) Hunter. An only child, she grew up in a loving home with her parents and grandmother in North Fargo....

Jul 4, 2023

Arnold Koch, age 89, of Billings, peacefully passed away on July 4, 2023. Arnold was born on March 5, 1934, in Buffalo County, South Dakota. Arnold married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Colleen Murphy in 1953 and celebrated 65 years together. Shortly after getting married, they moved to Billings to raise their family. Arnold was...

Jul 4, 2023

In Loving Memory: Remembering the Life of Clifford Thomsen (1919-2023)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cliff Thomsen, a remarkable individual whose journey through life touched the hearts of many. Born in 1919, he embarked on a life that would be marked by resilience, courage, and an unwavering love of...

Jul 3, 2023

Lauri Streets Poppler was born to her loving parents Glenn and Jackie Streets on July 13, 1957.  Lauri lived in Billings all of her life and was a true Montana girl.

On Sept. 2, 2004, she married the love of her life, Blaine Poppler. Lauri and Blaine met in high school and she loved him ever since....

Jul 3, 2023

There are no words. Our sweet Everett left us on July 3, 2023. He brought us the most joy and love the last week that we have ever known.

Dear Everett, Mom and Dad love you so very much. You were tiny but mighty. You will always be our best boy.

No matter what life...